Yes, this is what i was afraid of. definite evil villain vibes.

the actual fireplace is that terrible popcorn texture

There is something handsome going on all by itself under all the stuff

yes, for sure and I agree. I know the tv is ugly american but its practical and we live here. so it is what is. the other stuff is just resting there post kitchen remodel but i shall take a spartan mental note :)

TV can't go at the other end or something?

This is the other side

Well…I’d try my darndest to have the tv work for you somewhere else, because, honestly, it’s causing a black cube of death effect now. Keep it clean and simple to let the architecture shine. Simple thick shelving will be nice, but styled very minimally with great art ceramic pieces perhaps.

What about rearranging the furniture and putting it under the ribbon windows.

I like that idea but that's a walkway. I suppose you could push it out so it's facing the sliding glass doors. Not sure.